Quote by Ernest Hemingway

I know war as few other men now living know it, and nothing to me is more revolting. I have long advocated its complete abolition, as its very destructiveness on both friend and foe has rendered it useless as a method of settling international disputes.

I know war as few other men now living know it, and nothing

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their deep familiarity with war and emphasizes their strong aversion towards it. They assert that they have experienced the horrors of war more profoundly than most individuals alive today. Due to witnessing the immense destruction caused to both allies and enemies, the speaker finds war utterly repugnant. They firmly advocate for its abolishment, believing that its extreme brutality and devastating impacts have rendered it ineffective as a means of resolving conflicts between nations.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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